WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain)
Fascinating Autograph Letter Signed "William",
with transcription, to Sir Henry BLACKWOOD, (1770-1832, the distinguished Vice-Admiral, he witnessed Nelson's codicil to his will as he lay dying on Victory), saying he "never can forgive nor forget the bad temper of Sr: George Cockburn" (1772-1853, full Admiral, 1837, 1st Naval Lord, 1841-1846), "or his conduct to me in Office", as chiefly responsible for William's resignation from the post of Lord High Admiral, "but I really believe he is fully aware of my knowledge and anxiety for our Service and is anxious to gain ... popularity by following the plans I had proposed", he laments that "Sir T[homas] B[yam] Martin" (1773-1854, Comptroller of the Navy, 1816-1831), permitted himself "to be misled by the ignorance and prejudice of that blockhead Sepping[s]", (Sir Robert, 1767-1840, Master Shipwright, Surveyor of the Navy, 1813-1832), suggesting Blackwood come next Monday "to talk over the business and to read what you may have to show me. Of course you will dine and sleep here", and ending "The Dutchess and I myself unite in every kind and sincere wish towards yourself and Lady Blackwood", (Harriet, née Gore, his 3rd wife, d. 1851), 2 sides 4to., Bushy House, 26th December
Item Date:
1828
Stock No:
55489
£750
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WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain)
Fine Commission Document signed by the King at the head,
printed on vellum with the details filled in by hand, addressed to "Our Trusty & well beloved George H. Cavendish ... We do by these Presents Constitute and Appoint you to be Second Lieutenant to the Company ... in our Rifle Brigade ... commanded by ... Arthur Duke of Wellington K.G. Field Marshal of Our forces ...", (Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Field Marshal & Statesman)1 side folio on vellum Court at St James's, 1st December
Item Date:
1830
Stock No:
28435
£425
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WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain)
Fine large signature from a vellum document
above the printed "William the Fourth", 7½" x 4", no place, no date, circa
Item Date:
1835
Stock No:
33358
£100
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WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain)
Fine signature as 'Clarence'
from a document
Item Date:
0
Stock No:
27183
£85
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WILLIAM IV
(1765-1837, King of Great Britain)
Fine very large Signature from a Document,
on piece 3¾" x 8½", early note of date
Item Date:
1834
Stock No:
55110
£100
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